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February 25, 2009

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.25.09)

Aero-Linx!

Strap on a Paramotor and join these amazing people who run into their dreams of flight. But be well educated before leaping aloft-this website is dedicated to that end. Enjoy the ride!

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.25.09)

"We at Aero-News are totally opposed to a program that will cost pilots $1.9 billion, but for which the TSA cannot quantify the benefits. We're also concerned that while the proposed program includes aircraft as small as 12,500 pounds, it's conceivable that the TSA might expand the program in the future to cover all aircraft. We're all for having security and freedom. However this program seems to provide no increase in security while greatly decreasing the utility of aircraft to fly freely where and when they want. Please let your elected representatives know how you feel!" Source: 2008 National CFI of the Year, Max Trescott, in a guest editorial for ANN about the consequences of the TSA LASP.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.25.09): Feathering

Aero-Terms!

In the event of engine failure, the process of adjusting a controllable-pitch propeller to a pitch position where the blade angle is about 90° to the plane of rotation in order to stop windmilling.

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